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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.30, 1,415.76 and 456.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.30, 1,415.76 and 456.67 is: 685.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.30 : 1,415.76 = 456.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.30/1,415.76 = 456.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.30x = 1,415.76 × 456.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.30x = 646,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,535.12/943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.40

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